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Removing files from old hard drive
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Had exactly this problem back in early Sept 06. Asked the same question on here and got some great help. Took a while but got there in the end! I think it's all to do with 'taking ownership' of the drive. I'll try and find the thread and post the link.
Here you go:
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Yes, in Windows Explorer. If XP Home you have to boot into Safe Mode to see the Security tab. If XP Pro, disable Simple File Sharing. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421november wrote:In Windows Explorer? Properties didn't have 'security' it did have 'attributes' which says read only for all folders on the computer0 -
If your PC is identical, then you could attach the iffy HD as a master, and burn stuff off, rather than changing file security attributes.Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0
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Post #2albertross wrote:If your PC is identical, then you could attach the iffy HD as a master, and burn stuff off, rather than changing file security attributes.
Post #4needaspirin wrote:If the computer is identical try swapping the drive and see if it will boot from it. You can then copy all your files to a flash drive.
I guess you've been sipping the same wine as me albertross?november wrote:So maybe I should have said similar not identical sorry (they are both similar sized Dells so have same connections inside but different make hard drives)
. Still I'm snookered on this one too. Always been able to access a slaved HDD that wasn't goosed before. 0 -
post 2 was a long time ago;)Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0
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Beginning to suspect it's a HDD failure. OP will be lucky to recover any data at all.0
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I have a Fujitsu drive that I keep as a £100 paperweight to remind me never to buy that brand again.
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Avoid IBM/Hitachi Travelstar's as well.Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0
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My fav is Maxtor. I always use them if possible followed by Seagate (same Co., now) warranty and returns policy is the best. I've only had 1 Hitachi and it failed but had no prob with replacement.0
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Have seen quite a few Maxtor's 3.5's go as well.Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0
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